Thursday, August 9, 2012

Strawberries Let You Sidestep Sickness!

These berries contain a true magic bullet: ellagitannin,
a compound shown in lab tests to stop the growth of
tumors! No wonder a study of 1,000-plus people found
those who ate the most strawberries were three times less
likely to develop cancer than those who ate none. Plus,
vitamin C in the berries energizes infection-fighting white
blood cells- and counteracts the health-sapping effects
of stress!

-Woman's World Magazine, August 6, 2012

Gluten-free Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies and disasters occur every day around the world and effect millions every year. This is a fact of life that cannot be changed or predicted.

Recently the Waldo Canyon wildfire in Colorado Springs, Colorado temporarily displaced 32,000 people and destroyed 346 homes.

Many of the evacuees in this disaster require or choose a gluten-free diet but did not have access to these foods in the evacuation and relief centers. Logistically it is not feasible for disaster relief agencies to accommodate for each individual's dietary needs.

Are you prepared for an emergency with the gluten-free foods you need to survive? If you are not, you aren't alone. For so many with a gluten-free diet this hasn't been a realistic option until recently.

We have found a few great resources to help get you started in building your family's gluten-free emergency kit.

The first of these are the "Gluten Free Emergency kits". These kits are produced by Teri's Gluten Free and come in 24 hour, 72, hour, 30 day and one year kits.

Each meal package feed 5-6 people and contains all natural ingredients.
These meals only require water to prepare and are sealed in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Gluten Free Emergency kits have a shelf life of 5 years, unless stored at 68 degrees in a dry and dark area, then 10 year shelf life.

Visit www.glutenfreeemergencykits.com for more information.

The next option is Gluten Free Backpacking and Camping Foods by Trail Foods Express. These are primarily made for camping but have a large variety and are great for smaller families. Most meals contain 2 servings.

Visit www.trailfoodexpress.com for more information.

In addition to these options you may want to pack individually wrapped gluten-free snacks such as, meal bars, fruit snacks and candy bars.

The shelf life of all these products can vary and should be rotated in your emergency kit accordingly.

FEMA recommends that you have emergency supplies ready and packed in a kit for 3 days or more.

It is recommended that have a plan for these three scenarios and review them with your family.

1) For staying in your home. Stock an emergency kit for at least 3 days use.

2) For going to a safe location. Pack a go-bag for at least 3 days use when you need to leave home.

3) For your car.  Pack a travel bag for use when you can’t get home.

Make sure EVERYONE knows how to find the emergency kit, go-bag, and travel bag.

Suggestions for your emergency kit.

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation.

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable gluten-free food. You may want to avoid cans due to size and weight.

Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both.

Flashlight and extra batteries.

Waterproof matches

Lighter

First aid kit

First aid book

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air

Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place (eg. broken windows, roof)

Moist towelettes, bucket, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities – show family members now how to do this

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Additional Items You Can Add to Your Emergency Supply Kit.

Prescription medications and glasses

Infant formula and diapers

Pet food and extra water for your pet

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

Cash or traveler’s checks and change

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) – PDF, 277Kb) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information.

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.

Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

Fire Extinguisher that everyone knows how to use

Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Paper and pencil

Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Disposable camera

Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench, heavy work gloves, and bungee cords to deal with house damage.

Don't be caught unprepared, build your gluten- free emergency kit today.
 

 www.glutenfreewithkimberly.com   


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Weekend Master Metabolism Cleanse

A 3-day diet n’ detox to get you back on the slimming track.
It’s August and your resolve is beginning to wane.
You’re having trouble sticking to your diet. You are really frustrated that the scale is not moving southward as quickly and effortlessly as it once did. Maybe you celebrated a little too much for a special occasion or just got back from a “fattening” vacation with an additional 5 – 10 pounds.
You are on the lookout for a safe “emergency” strategy to lose that tummy in a hurry for an upcoming wedding or high school reunion. And you need almost overnight results. You’re not alone—thousands of people have asked me for help with this dilemma, and I have just the fix which has proven to be one of the most popular detox n’ diet programs ever.
I simply combined two of my most successful weight loss plans to come up with a special liquid flush with really fast results! With the Hot Metabolism Cocktail— the superstar formula of my Master Metabolism Cleanse— you’ll be cool as a cucumber while your metabolism heats up with lots of thermogenic spices, green veggies, and tomatoes. You’ll start to see a shrinking waist without sacrificing your health—like so many crash diets do—because you’ll also be consuming plenty of fiber, omega-3-rich oil, fruits, and hypoallergenic protein.
At the core of the plan is my special “cocktail with a kick” that you will be drinking three times per day: morning, noon, and night. The Hot Metabolism Cocktail, due to its high water content, helps you stay filled up and fuller longer while keeping calories low. For lunch and dinner, fruit-flushing smoothies with complimentary weight-regulating ingredients will help give your digestive system a rest while delivering long term appetite satisfaction and hydration.
Here’s what you need to get started:
Hot Metabolism Cocktail
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 large ripe tomato, or 8 ounces V8 or Knudsen’s Very Veggie Juice— for a boost of vitamins C and A, plus a trio of heart-healthy nutrients: potassium, vitamin B, and folate.
½ cup fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice— aids digestion by promoting absorption of protein and minerals, while helping to liquefy fat.
½ cup filtered water (unless using juice)— hydrate to keep kidneys and liver functioning, aiding in efficient elimination.
Handful of fresh parsley— more beta-carotene than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach.
Handful of fresh cilantro— gentle diuretic that helps remove heavy metals, like mercury, from the body.
1 green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed— stimulates the metabolism, stabilizes blood-sugar levels, and eliminates toxins from the body.
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or as desired)— rich vitamin E content helps keep the heart healthy and strong, while concentration of capsicum fires up circulation and metabolic rate.
2 teaspoons olive oil— lowers cholesterol levels, maintain a healthy blood pressure and guard against toxins.
½ teaspoon Seaweed Gomasio— high source of quality protein, calcium, iron and a range of amino acids.
½ teaspoon Flora-Key— 5-strain probiotic formula for beneficial bacteria growth and a healthy GI tract.
1 tablespoon chia seeds— 2 times the protein of any other seed/grain, 8 times more omega-3s than salmon, and 3 times the antioxidant strength of blueberries.
6 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender until the desired consistency is reached.
Follow this daily menu for two to five days to melt off pounds in a hurry.
Breakfast: Hot Metabolism Cocktail
Lunch: Fat Flush Smoothie (Made from 1 scoop Fat Flush Body Protein, 8-ounces water, 1 cup fresh or frozen berries, 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, and ice cubes, if you choose.)
Snack: Hot Metabolism Cocktail
Dinner: Fat Flush Smoothie
Before bedtime: Hot Metabolism Cocktail
Daily: Consume half your body weight in ounces of water (typically 10-12 8-ounce glasses).
By eliminating wheat, dairy, yeast, and salty, spicy or acidic seasonings you will actually trigger your body to release pounds of unnecessary fluid. Your plateau will be a thing of the past as your body purges accumulated fat and fluid from its tissues.
Think of it— a “revitalized you” is only three days away! And even better, once you resume your regular Fat Flushing diet principles and exercise regimen, you will maintain your slimming results for a summertime beach body that will look fabulous in the latest fall fashions.

-Edge On Health, Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman

Gluten Free Tidbets

Celiac Disease Linked to Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Patients with celiac disease, particularly those presenting with malabsorption symptoms later in life, have a higher incidence of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD), according to research published in the August issue of the American Journal of Hematology. (HealthDay) Lori A. Leslie, M.D., of the Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 1,285 adults with biopsy-proven celiac disease seen at a U.S. referral center from 1981 to 2010 to determine the incidence of LPD subtypes and survival according to LPD subtype. The researchers identified 40 patients who developed LPD, including 33 with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Prior studies describe an increased incidence of lymphoma in celiac disease. However, few studies differentiate among lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs). Our aim was to determine incidences of LPD subtypes in celiac disease patients, describe patterns of celiac disease presentation in patients who develop LPD, and compare survival in patients with various LPD subtypes.

"In the future, the association between celiac disease and various LPD subtypes could be further analyzed to identify common molecules in the inflammatory and lymphoproliferative pathways as promising targets for drug design," the authors write. "These findings could then be studied to risk stratify patients with regard to lymphoma, devise surveillance protocols, and propose preventative strategies in celiac disease patients with increased risk of developing LPD." 


Another Gluten-Free Beer

BISBEE - After months of trial and error, changing recipes and working out different processes, the Old Bisbee Brewing Company is ready to release its first specialty beer, a gluten-free version of its popular Mountain Lime Lager.

Like a lot of good ideas, the genesis of the microbrewery's first specialty beer outside of its original seven beer lineup can be traced to the company's tap room.

"This is the greatest place in the world to find out about what we should be doing," said Victor Winquist, co-owner and brewmaster of the Old Bisbee Brewing Company. "I don't make the beers that I prefer, I make the beers that I know our customers like, through their comments in here."

Source: Sierra Vista Herald



Savvy gluten-free travelers always carry crackers, dried fruit, and nuts in case gluten-free food isn't available but Carol Fenster, an expert in gluten-free living and author of Gluten-Free 101, carries additional items to make sure she has safe food while enroute and at her destination.
Fenster, whose travels have taken her around the world, despite, selects these items so that pass airport-security screenings, are non-perishable, and are substantial enough to make a light meal, if necessary. "There's nothing worse than being away from home and hungry," says Fenster.

 "Whether traveling for business or pleasure, with these items in a purse or carry-on gluten-free travelers are always prepared for airport delays, long plane rides, or destinations that lack gluten-free options."

Here are a few of Carol's Favorites:

Nut Butters.
Individual-serving packets of nut butters. Tear one end open and squeeze the packet to distribute the nut butter on apples, carrots, or gluten-free crackers.
Beef Jerky.
Choose gluten-free versions and carry a few sticks in a plastic, resealable bag. Chewy, filling, yet non-perishable, they can make a small, but high-protein meal.
Oatmeal.
Individual-serving packets of gluten-free rolled oats, in plain or flavored versions. Pour into a paper cup designed for hot beverages, add hot water, and let stand (covered) for a few minutes to reconstitute the oats. Some airport concessions serve ready-to-reconstitute paper cups of oatmeal, but Fenster cautions that these may not be made with gluten-free oats.
Granola.
Whether home-made or store-bought, granola can be eaten as trail mix (just add nuts and candy bits), as a breakfast cereal, or sprinkled on yogurt. Always verify that it is made with gluten-free oats. Carry a small bag to eat enroute, with additional bags in your suitcase to eat throughout the trip.
Bread.
Pack a couple of gluten-free bread slices into a child's sandwich box (the kind shaped like a slice of bread). The rigid sides protect the bread from being crushed as well as keep it fresh longer. The bread can be toasted, used in sandwiches, or eaten with nut butter. If possible, buy a loaf of gluten-free bread at your destination and keeps a couple of slices with you at all times (storing the rest of the bread in a hotel room refrigerator).
Immersion heater.
Immersion heaters are small coils attached to electrical cords. When plugged in to an electric outlet, the heated coil rapidly heats the water in a cup or bowl. Ideal for use in hotel rooms, the hot water can be used for oatmeal, hot tea, dry soup mixes, or any food item that requires hot water.
Toast-it bag.
Reusable, plastic bags that allow toasting a slice of bread or a grilled cheese sandwich in a toaster without risk of contamination from residual bread crumbs. The bags are washable and made of a special silicone-treated material that allows the heat to penetrate through to the bread while in the toaster slot, without burning the plastic bag.

Source: e-Yugoslavia.com by Srebrenka Kac

-Beth Hillson Newsletter, August 7, 2012